"Knowing this, that our old man [our old sinful self] is crucified with him [Jesus], that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin." - Romans 6:6 KJV 

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:" - Romans 6:3-5 KJV 

We kill sin in our life by repentance, getting water baptized in Jesus name to bury our sins, and receiving the gift of God’s Spirit, the Holy Ghost. 

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV 

By God’s Spirit in us we have His power to resist sin. We can become a witness to others of our changed life through Christ and can share the salvation message of Acts 2:38. 

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." - Acts 1:8 KJV 

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." - Philippians 4:13 KJV

Jesus gives us the power we need to overcome sin in our life. 

When we turn to Jesus and away from a lifestyle of sin, and are baptized in His name Jesus, He forgives us and washes away all of our sins. When He fills us with His Holy Ghost, He gives us the power we need to overcome sin. 

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." - Acts 1:8  

It is through His Spirit, the Holy Ghost, that we have power to mortify the deeds of our body, putting to death our old sinful habits that we had when we were “living after the flesh.” 

"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live." - Romans 8:13  

It is by the power of the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of God, that we put to death the deeds of our sinful nature. Jesus promises us His Holy Ghost when we repent and are baptized in His name. 

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39 

There is no reason to wait. It is through the power of the Spirit of Jesus that our life can be straightened out.

We are baptized in the name of the One crucified for us - Jesus Christ!!

"For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name." - 1 Corinthians 1:11-15 KJV 

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

The Right Hand of God

                              

The right hand of God represents God’s power.

"Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy." - Exodus 15:6

The right hand of God represents God’s salvation.

"Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand." - Psalm 20:6

"For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them." - Psalm 44:3

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me." - Psalm 138:7

God’s right hand represents His righteousness.

"According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness." - Psalm 48:10

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." - Isaiah 41:10

When the Bible speaks of sitting on the right hand of God, it is not speaking of a physical location next to God, for God is Spirit and is everywhere at once, filling the universe. Rather, sitting on the right hand of God is speaking about being in the position of authority, salvation, righteousness, glory, strength, and power.

"But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses? Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death." - Mark 14:61-64 (Also: Matthew 26:64, Luke 22:69).

The verdict was blasphemy, for they knew Jesus was saying He is God. (John 10:33). They did not understand that the Almighty God was in Christ. (2Corinthians 5:19, John 14:7-10)

"So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God." - Mark 16:19

The Bible refers to the right hand of God as the power of God. When Stephen, the first martyr, looked up to heaven, he saw Jesus in bodily form, the image of the invisible God. Jesus was not standing next to another god, for Jesus is God. Stephen saw Jesus standing in the power and glory of God.

"But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God." - Acts 7:55-56

Stephen recognized that Jesus is God. He called upon God saying, “Lord Jesus.”

"And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." - Acts 7:59

The right hand of God is the authority of God.

"Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him." - 1 Peter 3:22

God did a greater work than creating the universe: He humbled Himself, putting on the flesh of a human body to pay the price of our sins on a cross.

"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." - Hebrews 12:2

God is the Lamb that sits in the throne. He is King of kings, Lord of lords, the all-powerful God Jesus Christ.

A Key to Victory!

In this life, we need a friend

In this life, we need a friend. A friend to share in joy, in trials, in accomplishments, in sorrow. A friend to lean on, that we can always trust, that carries us through the storms, encourages, comforts, and strengthens.

To have a friend that knows our thoughts and intentions? That is willing to forgive and to forget all our mistakes, misdeeds, and offenses? That is with us, no matter where we are at, with us at the lowest, darkest points in our life, to comfort us and let us know we are loved? A friend that hears us when we cry, no matter where we are at or what time of the day or night it is – and at that moment protects, defends, and answers?

Everything we need, everything we could ever want in a friend, beyond human ability and capacity, we find in Jesus.

Jesus said,

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus calls us. He calls us to make a choice to forsake the world. We choose to “yoke” ourselves together with Him, in a covenant relationship, to forsake the sin and things of this world that we would put before Him.

The Bible calls this repentance, and the covenant that we yoke ourselves together with is water baptism in Jesus name. The gift of this covenant is the infilling of Jesus’ Spirit, the Holy Ghost. We receive His Spirit within us, and receive His name Jesus by baptism in Jesus name.

By repentance, baptism in Jesus name, and the infilling of His Spirit, we have taken His yoke upon us, and have found rest for our souls.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? ... Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:35, 37-39 KJV

Another translation:

“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? …No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, [fn: nor rulers] neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:35, 37-39 NLT

Christ and the Church- Father and Mother in the New Birth

Throughout the Bible, the relationship of God to His people is typed as a husband and wife. In Ephesians 5, Paul describes the relationship between husband and wife and concludes with this statement: “but this speak I of Christ and the Church”.

In I Corinthians 15.46 the scriptures reveal, “Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual”.

God’s first commandment in the Bible, “Be fruitful and multiply"… was natural. Jesus’ great commission to the Church, “Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them"… was spiritual. First God commanded natural reproduction, but then spiritual reproduction.

As in the natural relationship of husband and wife, each having their own role in reproduction, so it is in the spiritual relationship. Christ’s role as the husband in spiritual birth is to baptize with His Spirit. The Church’s role as the wife in spiritual birth is to baptize with water in Jesus name.

Only the Husband is capable of His role of baptizing with the Spirit, and only the wife is capable of her role of baptizing with water. Husband and wife cannot interchange their roles and both water and Spirit are necessary for the New Birth. As Jesus answered Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

When the wife does her part - water baptism in Jesus name, the Husband PROMISES to do His part. Peter said in Acts 2:38-39, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." God promises.

In John 20:22-23, Jesus breathed on His disciples and said, “Receive ye the Holy Ghost”. Then He said, “Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”

Jesus revealed in this Scripture that the Church is in a very powerful position of salvation: If the Church does not remit sins, the sins are retained.

Sins are remitted in the name of Jesus in water baptism. If the Church does not realize this imperative responsibility as her primary obligation, will souls be lost?

The baptism of the Holy Ghost supplies the power to overcome sin. It is vital that the Church brings souls to the point of receiving the Holy Ghost by travailing in prayer as well as assisting them in receiving the Holy Ghost in the New Birth process at the altar. However, the bottom line is, only God can fill them with His Spirit. And, He PROMISES He will fill them with His Spirit when they repent and are baptized in the name of Jesus, if a person will receive His Spirit.

The Church is commanded to preach repentance and to water baptize in the name of Jesus, and God promises His Spirit:

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (the NAME “Jesus”)
Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is BAPTIZED shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned…
Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with [them], and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

Luke 24:46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
Luke 24:47 And that REPENTANCE and REMISSION OF SINS should be preached IN HIS NAME among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luke 24:48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
Luke 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

John 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace [be] unto you: as [my] Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
John 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on [them], and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
John 20:23 Whose soever SINS YE REMIT, they are remitted unto them; [and] whose soever [sins] ye retain, they are retained.

God can baptize with His Holy Spirit and the New Birth not be completed if the Church does not likewise fulfill her role of baptizing with water in the name of Jesus. While it is essential to preach about the Holy Ghost, to pray for souls to receive the Holy Ghost, and to assist people in receiving the Holy Ghost, the Church's necessary role in the New Birth is to water baptize people in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of their sins.

When we draw close to God, He will draw close to us.

When we draw close to God, He will draw close to us. (James 4:8)

We draw close to Jesus by prayer – thanking Him for all He has done for us, from giving us breath, to giving food on our table, to meeting our needs. (Philippians 4:6)

He speaks to us when we read His word, the Bible. When we pray and ask the Lord for His will in our life, He will direct our paths. (Proverbs 3:6)

We know that because of God’s mercy, we can always come to Him. If we have wandered from the Lord, we can return to Him and He will forgive us. (Acts 2:38-39, Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalms 145:8, James 4:10, Luke 15:24)

We draw close to God when we go to the House of God to worship, give thanks, pray, and hear the preaching of His word. (Titus 1:3, Hebrews 10:25)

"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." - Psalms 122:1

"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:" - 1 Peter 3:15 KJV 

What is that hope? 

"Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: to whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:" - Colossians 1:26-27 KJV 

When we receive Christ in us – which is His Spirit in us, the Holy Ghost – we have received the earnest of our inheritance. The Holy Ghost is our foretaste of heavenly glory. 

"In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory." - Ephesians 1:13-14 KJV 

"To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you," - 1 Peter 1:4 KJV 

"For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;" - Colossians 1:5 KJV 

God purchased us with His own blood, redeeming us from sin, to be His very own beloved.  

"To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;" - Ephesians 1:6-7 KJV 

"Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood." - Acts 20:28 KJV 

We heard the word of truth, the gospel of our salvation. We repented of our sins, took on His name Jesus in water baptism, and He filled us with His holy Spirit of promise. 

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39 KJV 

This is the gospel. Peter preached the gospel on the Day of Pentecost when the church first began. 

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." - Romans 1:16 KJV 

"In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will." - 2 Timothy 2:25-26 KJV 

"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." - Colossians 4:6 KJV 

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." - Ephesians 6:18-20 KJV

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen." - Jude 1:24-25 KJV 

How is He able to keep us from falling? 

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." - Acts 1:8 KJV 

How can He present us faultless? 

He can present us faultless by washing our sins away after we have repented and been baptized in Jesus name, filled with His Spirit, which gives us power to live a holy and overcoming life for Him. 

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV 

" Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God." - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 KJV 

Who is the only wise God our Saviour? 

JESUS. 

"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18 KJV 

"For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:" - Philippians 3:20 KJV

A link To A Little Study On Baptism In About 2 Minutes

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Jesus told Nicodemus there is a sound when a person is born of the Spirit.  

"The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit." - John 3:8  

We cannot see where God’s Spirit is coming from, and we cannot see where God’s Spirit is going, but we hear the sound when a person is born of the Spirit. As God fills them with His Spirit, we hear the person speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives them utterance. 

On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost was first poured out, there came a sound like the wind, just as Jesus told Nicodemus! What was this sound? It was the speaking of tongues as the Spirit spoke through all the believers in the upper room! Just like Jesus said would happen to everyone that is born of the Spirit! 

"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." - Acts 2:2-4 

*photo from Exploring God's Word Bible study

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:12 KJV

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." - Acts 1:8 KJV

"Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." - John 16:13 KJV

"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." - John 14:26 KJV

"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." - Romans 14:17 KJV

"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." - Romans 5:5 KJV

"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you." - Romans 8:11 KJV

"Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality." - 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 KJV

From: Exploring God's Word Bible Study

Thief on the Cross Part Two

What does the Bible say about the thief on the cross?

The conversation between the thieves and Jesus is recorded in Luke.
Matthew, Mark, and John do not record the conversation.

The thieves on the other crosses are mentioned in Matthew’s account of Jesus crucifixion, however, Matthew records that both the thieves joined in the mocking of Jesus. (Matthew 27:41-44)

"The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth." - Matthew 27:44

Most importantly, Mark points out that the two thieves being crucified with Jesus fulfills scripture:

"And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors." - Mark 15:27-28.

This scripture that Jesus fulfilled is found in Isaiah 53:14.

"Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors." - Isaiah 53:12 KJV

Luke records that Jesus pointed out after the Last Supper that this scripture had to still be accomplished in Him that says, “He was numbered with the transgressors.”

"For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end." - Luke 22:37

Luke included in his gospel a conversation between Jesus and the thieves to show the fulfillment of this prophecy, “…and made intercession for the transgressors."

"And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. ... And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise." - Luke 23:32-33, 39-43

Much of what is recorded here in the gospels is to show that Jesus fulfilled the scriptures. (John 19:23-24, John 19:28-30, John 19:33-34, 36-37 - “that the scripture might be fulfilled.”) There were many prophecies, and Jesus fulfilled them all.

"And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me." - Luke 24:44

So we see that Luke’s version of the thief on the cross shows that “all things must be fulfilled,” which the thief on the cross accomplished.

The “Thief on the Cross” Part One

There are some that say that because Luke 23:43 says of the thief on the cross, “To day shalt thou be with me in paradise,” that it isn’t necessary to be baptized in Jesus name to be saved. But what does the Bible say?

Jesus, the Creator of the universe, was born as a man in order to bring the New Testament, also called the New Covenant. This New Testament did not begin until after His death.

"For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth." - Hebrews 9:17

Obviously, the conversation between Jesus and the thief on the cross was before Jesus’ death. Thus, the thief on the cross was not part of the New Testament/New Covenant that Jesus came to bring.

Because we live AFTER Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, God’s terms of the New Testament/New Covenant apply to us. (Hebrews 8:6-12)

What is the New Testament/New Covenant?

At the last supper before His death, Jesus said:

"For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." - Matthew 26:28 (Also in Mark 14:24, and Luke 22:20)

When did the new covenant begin?

It began after Jesus shed His blood – after His death, burial, and resurrection, and His ascension up to heaven. It officially began on the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost was first poured out and the church of the New Covenant began.

The first message of the New Covenant was delivered by Apostle Peter on the Day of Pentecost. He preached of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection – the gospel – and then preached what we must do to obey the gospel. (1Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 6:1-14, Acts 2:38).

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39

"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." - 2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV

What promises do we have?!

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty." - 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 KJV

We have the promises that Jesus will receive us, will be a Father unto us, and we will be His sons and daughters. We shall be sons and daughters of the Lord Almighty!

So how exactly do we become God’s sons and daughters?

"He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." - John 1:10-13 KJV

We must believe on His name. And we must be born of God - a spiritual birth, not a natural birth of flesh and blood. Jesus explained this in detail to Nicodemus.

"Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." - John 3:4-6 KJV

By the way, this is the same conversation with Nicodemus a few verses later where Jesus told him,

"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:14-16 KJV

Do you think Jesus changed what He just told Nicodemus that except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Rather, looking at the whole conversation, we see that BELIEVING in Jesus is more than what most people think! If we BELIEVE in Jesus, we are going to OBEY Jesus!

A couple more verses down, and there it is again - the NAME! The name of Jesus is of utmost importance!

"He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." - John 3:18 KJV

The name of Jesus identifies that He is our heavenly Father in a human body. (John 14:9-10). “JESUS” means “LORD-SALVATION.”  (Matthew 1:21)

On the Day of Pentecost, when the church first began, Peter preached the gospel of Jesus. When the people asked, “What shall we do?” Peter answered their question. He let them know why the NAME of Jesus is so important, and how we are born of God - born of water and of the Spirit.

 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39 KJV

This is how we become sons and daughters of the Lord Almighty! Through the NAME of Jesus our sins are WASHED AWAY, born of water, and by the infilling of His Holy Ghost we are born of His Spirit.

"And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. ... praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." - Acts 2:40-42, 47 KJV

"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." - 2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV

The “Great Commission” is not only found in Matthew, but also in Mark, Luke, and John.

The elements of the great commission is Christ’s sending forth of His disciples into the world with the gospel, the message of repentance, baptism in Jesus name for the remission (forgiveness) of sins, and the infilling of His Spirit, the Holy Ghost.

Matthew records:

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." - Matthew 28:18-20 KJV

Here Jesus sends forth His disciples to teach all nations. Jesus told them, “I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Matthew 9:13) He commanded them to baptize in the NAME. This name is JESUS. He gave the promise that He would be with them always. He would be with them by His Spirit, the Holy Ghost.

Mark records:

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." - Mark 16:15-18 KJV

Here Jesus sends forth His disciples into all the world to preach the gospel. When a person truly believes in Jesus, there is a response and a turning to Him in obedience. We are saved by baptism of water and of the Spirit. (John 3:5, Acts 2:38)

Luke records:

"And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." - Luke 24:46-49 KJV

The sending forth of His disciples comes when they are endued with power from on high. As Luke writes in Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Jesus speaks in Luke 24:46-49 of repentance and remission of sins. Remission of sins is by the name of Jesus (Acts 2:38) as Jesus quotes here, “in his name” beginning in Jerusalem. The first gospel message was preached by Peter in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost.  "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV On that day, they were all “endued with power from on high.” "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." - Acts 2:4 KJV

John records:

"Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." - John 20:21-23 KJV

Here Jesus sends forth His disciples, “as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” He foretold of receiving the Holy Ghost, linking His breath with receiving His Spirit.

The Greek word here for “breathed” has in view the Greek word for breath. The Greek word for “breath” is also translated to “Spirit” and to “wind.” "The wind[G4151] bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.[G4151]" - John 3:8 KJV "And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting." - Acts 2:2 KJV "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost,[G4151] and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit[G4151] gave them utterance." - Acts 2:4 KJV

Jesus also spoke of water baptism in Jesus name when He said, “whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.” Jesus gave His disciples power to remit/forgive sins, which we find is through water baptism in Jesus name.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

The Great Commission is a phrase coined to describe Matthew 28:18-20. The commission of Jesus to His disciples was not only recorded by Matthew, but it is also recorded by Mark, Luke, and John.

Here are some definitions of the word “commission“:

Commission charge direction (noun) a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something. (Definitions.net)
The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty. (The Free Dictionary)
A formal written warrant granting the power to perform various acts or duties
(Merriam Webster)

In Matthew chapter 9, Jesus revealed that He is God in flesh when He forgave the sins of a man sick of the palsy. Certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth, for Jesus forgave sins, which only God can do. To reveal that He is God in a human body with the authority to forgive sins, Jesus healed the sick man and the man arose and walked. Jesus here also revealed that He was giving power to men to forgive sins.

"And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. And he arose, and departed to his house. But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men." - Matthew 9:2-8 KJV

Later in Matthew, chapter 28, Jesus formally granted the power to His disciples to forgive sins. The power to forgive sins is accomplished in water baptism through His NAME. Jesus made it clear, He has all power, and granted His power to His disciples, saying to them, GO YE THEREFORE, and teach all nations, BAPTIZING them in the NAME. What is the NAME of the Father? JESUS. What is the NAME and of the Son (the body the Father dwelt in)? JESUS. What is the NAME of His Spirit, which is Holy? JESUS. Jesus is God’s NAME which is above every name, and by which we are saved.

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:12 KJV

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." - Matthew 28:18-20 KJV

Jesus’ disciples obeyed Jesus’ command and went everywhere, preaching the gospel and baptizing all nations in JESUS name, God filling them with His Spirit.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. ... Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls." - Acts 2:38, 41 KJV

"Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. ... But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women." - Acts 8:5, 12 KJV

"And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. ... And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days." - Acts 10:45, 48 KJV

"Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus." - Acts 19:4-5 KJV

To be continued…

Tragedy of a Wounded Spirit by David Shatwell preaching at Pentecostals of Alexandria on the power of Forgiveness and Unforgiveness

This message is worth taking the time to watch! If you don't have time now, save it to watch later. Excellent! Life changing.
https://youtu.be/isMwRH-BgZA

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When we were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of our sins, we were baptized into Jesus Christ and baptized into His death. We repented of our sins and became dead to sin.

What does it mean to be dead to sin?

"God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” - Romans 6:2

To be dead to sin means, “To become wholly alienated from a thing, and freed from all connection with it” {Thayer’s Greek Lexicon}

“True Christians are said simply as ‘you have died’, having put off all sensibility to worldly things that draw them away from God:” {Thayer’s}

"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God." - Colossians 3:3 KJV

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." - Romans 6:3-4 KJV

"Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:" - Romans 6:8 KJV

"But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you." - Romans 6:17 KJV

What is that doctrine?

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

"But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." - Romans 6:22-23 KJV

The Holy Ghost - the Spirit of Jesus in us - is not just a good thing to have - the Holy Ghost is necessary to be saved!

"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." - John 3:5 KJV

If we are not filled with the Spirit of Jesus, the Bible says we are none of His!

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ... But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." - Romans 8:1, 9 KJV

How are we born of the Spirit? And how are we filled with the Holy Ghost?

We are born of the Spirit and filled with the Holy Ghost just like they were on the day of Pentecost. Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the promise of His Spirit which He would soon pour out.

"And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." - Luke 24:46-49 KJV

"And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." - Acts 2:1-4 KJV

Peter preached the gospel to all those that saw and heard the disciples as they received the promised Holy Ghost.

"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

“For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

“And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls." - Acts 2:37-41 KJV

They repented of their sins, they were baptized in Jesus name, they received the gift of God’s Spirit - the Holy Ghost.

"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

“... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." - Acts 2:42, 47 KJV

There are some that say you only have to believe and that you do not have to be baptized in Jesus name to be saved.

It is by baptism in Jesus name that we have remission of sins. How can a person be saved when their sins have not been remitted?

“Remission” means, “forgiveness, pardon, of sins (the letting them go, as if they had not been committed), remission of their penalty” (Thayer’s Greek Lexicon).

Jesus spoke to His disciples,

"And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." - Luke 24:46-47

Jesus told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem.

"And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." - Luke 24:49

Just as Jesus promised them, they were all filled with the Holy Ghost after they tarried in Jerusalem, and there Peter first preached repentance and remission of sins in Jesus name.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38

Later, the Gentiles also received the gift of the Holy Ghost. Peter had just finished preaching to them the gospel and the power of the name of Jesus to remit sins.

"While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the

word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days." - Acts 10:44-48

When we apply the name of Jesus by water baptism in Jesus name, we receive remission of sins.

As Peter preached on the day of Pentecost, we are to “be baptized EVERY ONE OF YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR the remission of sins…” We are baptized in Jesus name, why? FOR the remission of sins.

Peter understood the necessity of water baptism in Jesus name for salvation. When Peter saw the Gentiles received the gift of the Holy Ghost, he COMMANDED THEM TO BE BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF THE LORD.

It is by the name of Jesus, applied when we are baptized in Jesus name, that we have salvation.

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:12

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When we are baptized in Jesus name and filled with His Holy Ghost we have put on Christ.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

We identify with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection by repentance, water baptism in Jesus name, and Spirit baptism by receiving the gift of His Holy Ghost (speaking in tongues as His Spirit speaks through us).

We become a new creature in Jesus. We have crucified and buried our old nature/old man of sin and have put on the new man, Christ Jesus. His Holy Spirit is in us. We walk in His Spirit.

"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." - Galatians 3:27 KJV

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." - Romans 6:3-4 KJV

"Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin." - Romans 6:6 KJV

"In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead." - Colossians 2:11-12 KJV

"But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof." - Romans 13:14 KJV

"And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." - Galatians 5:24 KJV

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV

"And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." - Ephesians 4:24 KJV

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." - Romans 8:1 KJV

"And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people." - 2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV

"As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:" - Colossians 2:6 KJV

When we are baptized in Jesus name, God's holy, saving name, “JESUS” becomes our name. The name “Jesus” is called upon us.

"Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.

“And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

"After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

"That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things." - Acts 15:14-17 KJV

By baptism in Jesus name, we are given the name of Jesus.

"Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?" - James 2:7 KJV

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

“For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39 KJV

"And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." - Acts 22:16 KJV

While John the Baptist’s baptism is the baptism of repentance and preparation for the coming of Christ, the baptism of Jesus is a blood covenant.

Like John the Baptist’s baptism, repentance is the requirement before being baptized in Jesus name.

Repentance is being sorrowful for our sinful life and a turning away from sin to living for God. It is a change of mind.

We enter into the new covenant (testament) with Jesus by water baptism in Jesus name.

"For this is my blood of the new testament (covenant), which is shed for many for the remission of sins." - Matthew 26:28 KJV

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." -Leviticus 17:11 KJV

"And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission." - Hebrews 9:22 KJV

It is by Jesus’ death that He shed His blood for our sins. When we are baptized in Jesus name, we are baptized into His death. It is here that the blood of Jesus is applied to our life for the remission of our sins.

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?" - Romans 6:3 KJV

It is by the blood of Jesus that there is remission of sins. The blood of Jesus is carried by the name of Jesus. Remission of sins is through the name of Jesus because His name carries His blood. By Jesus name baptism, the blood of Jesus is applied to our life.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins..." - Acts 2:38 KJV

We receive remission of our sins by His blood when we are baptized in Jesus name.

"To him give all the prophets witness, that THROUGH HIS NAME whosoever believeth in him shall receive REMISSION OF SINS." - Acts 10:43 KJV

"And that repentance and REMISSION OF SINS should be preached IN HIS NAME among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." - Luke 24:47 KJV

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be BAPTIZED every one of you IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:12 KJV